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Gathman's Cottage

Gathman's Cottage, Baumber, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England

This is true 'mud and stud' - the Lincolnshire vernacular that grew up over centuries when building stone was hard to come by. The roof is thatched, walls are wobbly, ceilings are low and beamed and you can still see the hatch through which the previous owner climbed to reach her bed. Gone are the hatch and ladder, to be replaced by a polished staircase and a few mod cons. The dining room has great character, with its generous pine table, Rayburn cooker, original fitted cupboards and fantastic views over open fields. The quarry-tiled living room is on the small side and the kitchen a tad dark, but the dining room is the throbbing heart; its warmth emanates throughout the house. Under the eaves, the charming main bedroom is all rickety floorboards and pine furniture, and has those wonderful views. The other bedrooms (one up, one down) are as diminutive as the cottage itself, with few modern touches. But this is a place of quirky heritage, so the joy lies more in the history and the beauty of the area than in the modernity. Mike and Clare, who live a two-minute walk away, give you a fabulous introduction to the Lincolnshire Wolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - and many pointers to local hidden delights.

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Gathman's Cottage

Contact: Mike & Clare Harrison

  • Tel: 01507 578235 07977722776
  • Fax: 01507 578417
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Rooms: 2 doubles; 1 twin; bathroom; separate wc.
  • Price: £200 – £600. Short breaks by arrangement
  • Closed: Never.
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Working farm. No smoking anywhere in the house.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • B&B for additional guests 2 mins. away
  • Horncastle, 'Antiques Capital'of East Midlands
  • Aviation Heritage Trail
  • Championship Golf Course nearby
  • Historic Lincoln and its Cathedral.
  • On a working farm.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Gathman's Cottage Cottage in its pastoral setting.

Cottage in its pastoral setting.

Gathman's Cottage Dining room, heart of the cottage

Dining room, heart of the cottage

Gathman's Cottage Main ‘garrett’ bedroom

Main ‘garrett’ bedroom

Gathman's Cottage Cosy living room

Cosy living room

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Gathman's Cottage and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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